[11]Mendoza-Czatl D, Loza-Tavera H, et al
Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) Feel your best from the inside out with this cellular supercharger
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Comparative Antioxidant Profiles Property Glutathione (GSH) Ergothioneine (EGT) Redox activity Very high, dynamic Moderate, stable Chemical stability Low (constantly recycled) Very high Specific transporter No Yes (OCTN1/SLC22A4) Tissue accumulation Limited High (brain, liver, eyes) Mitochondrial protection Indirect (via GPx) Direct DNA protection Mitochondrial (primary) Nuclear and mitochondrial Intestinal degradation Partial Very low Human synthesis Yes (liver) No (dietary only) Mushrooms as the Only Known Source of Both Molecules While glutathione is also found in other foods asparagus, avocado, red meat ergothioneine is found almost exclusively in mushrooms
In this study, we examine how diminished GPX4 function may be a critical event in triggering oxytosis/ferroptosis to perpetuate or initiate the neurodegenerative diseases and assess the possible therapeutic importance of oxytosis/ferroptosis in neurodegenerative disorders